Obituary of Pamela Susan Barker

Pamela "Pam" Brown Barker, 55, of South Glens Falls, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on April 15, 2016. Pam was born November 10, 1960 in Glens Falls to Jane (Fuller) Wahl and the late Nelson Brown. She graduated from Schuylerville Central School in 1978 and earned her Bachelor Degree from the Junior College of Albany. She then went on to earn her Master's Degree at SUNY Potsdam. She was employed at Lake George Junior-Senior High School where she taught Art for many years. She was a very accomplished artist, sculptor, and musician. She was an avid golfer, skier, and enjoyed yoga. She also had a great love for the Adirondacks. She enjoyed attending and being involved with her daughter's theater productions and the many concerts her daughter performed in. Pam is survived by her daughter Arianna "Toby" Barker of South Glens Falls; her mother, Jane Wahl of South Glens Falls; her sister, Eleanor (Lehman) Brown of Greenwich; her fiancée David Coleman of Chestertown and his family, his daughter, Rachel Coleman, his son, Brian (Beth) Selnick, his grandchildren Harrison, Shayna, and Hailey Selnick; 5 Aunts, Susan Weatherwax, Alice Booth, Theresa Lampmon, Amelia Fuller, and a favorite Aunt Marian Hughto, 1 Uncle Harold Fuller; 2 nieces, Kim (Joe) Wait and Patricia Billings; 3 great nieces, Jessica Billings, Bianca Barnes, and Hope Billings; 1 great nephew, Charles (Sarah) Barnes; a special cousin, Chrissy, and many other cousins. A private service and burial will be held Friday for the immediate family. Family and Friends may call from 3-6pm Friday, April 22, 2016 at the Pine Knolls Alliance Church, 614 Gansevoort Rd., South Glens Falls, NY 12803 for a celebration of Pam's life. The family would like to thank Community Cares Hospice, Tammy Duell, Lori Wilcox and Catherine Reid for their wonderful support and help at such a difficult time. Special thanks are extended to the Lake George School System and students for their care and concern. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Community Hospice, 179 Lawrence St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or the Pine Knolls Alliance Church, 614 Gansevoort Rd., South Glens Falls, NY 12803.